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4 U.S.C. § 72. - Public offices; at seat of Government · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 4/§ 72

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4 U.S.C. § 72.Chapter 3

§ 72

Public offices; at seat of Government

Title 4

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All offices attached to the seat of government shall be exercised in the District of Columbia, and not elsewhere, except as otherwise expressly provided by law.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)

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